Lemon Meringue Pie Cupcakes

Because I do, and there’s a beautiful girl that I’ve met through blogging whose faith and journey has only reinforced that belief.

On July 1, 2014 Madison sent a request out into the world asking for prayer. After having gone through two devastating miscarriages, she was once again pregnant and the prognosis – from a medical standpoint – didn’t look good. Still, she felt a pull on her heart to put off a D&C, wait a few days and just trust God.

After having chatted a few times over email I knew that her tender heart was pointed right at whatever the Lord would have for her little family, but I also knew that she just wanted to have a sweet baby to love and hold and care for. So I, and probably many of you, hit our knees and prayed for a miracle.

Guess what? God totally delivered! And as Madison said, no matter the outcome God is still always, always, always good. There’s nothing that could change that. But not only is he still good, but Madison gets to expect a sweet healthy baby in a few weeks too.

Not that she’s asked for it, but I’ve been so impressed with the way Madison has clung to the gospel, even in the hard and the ick and the confusing. And today I’m so honored to co-host a sweet little online baby shower to honor Madison and the sweet little life growing inside of her. I can’t wait to see her become a mommy on the outside, to discover the crazy love that happens when that baby appears and grows right before her eyes. To go through the hard times, the scary times, the frustrating times…and then stare at videos and pictures on her phone because she misses that sweet child even when it’s sleeping.

Madison – these cupcakes are super simple and sunny with lots of texture, and I would be so excited to serve one to you one day in real life. I can’t wait to see you fall more in love with your sweet baby and your husband, and thank you for always pointing to God. You’re an inspiration beyond belief!

Place a cookie in the bottom of each muffin cup, then top with 1/4 cup of the batter.

Gently tap on the counter to release any air bubbles, then bake according to package directions until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let cool completely before filling.

For the meringues, preheat oven to 200º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl (I used my stand mixer with a whisk attachment), start beating the egg whites until foamy.

Sprinkle in the cream of tartar, then beat until soft peaks start to form.

Gradually stream in the sugar, and beat until stiff peaks are formed.

Turn off the mixer and gently fold in the vanilla extract.

Fill a piping bag with the meringue, and pipe 12 big puffy toppers for the cupcakes – I say however you feel like making them look – and if you mess up? Just scrape the meringue back into the bag and try again!

Bake at 200º for 90 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely in the oven.

To build the cupcakes, fill a piping bag (I use single-use plastic ones) with lemon curd.

Poke a hole in the top of each cupcake and fill with lemon curd, finishing with a big dollop on top.

I read your post back in July asking for prayers on behalf of Madison. I clicked the link to go to her sight & read about her history w/ miscarriage & the dire prediction regarding her current pregnancy. I was honored to pray HARD for her & her baby over the course of that next week. I can’t tell you how amazing it has been to witness (via the internet!) God’s miracle w/ regard to Madison’s baby. I am so happy & excited for her & her family. Thank you being the link that let me share in her joy. God bless!

You have such a way with words! I was teary eyed this morning when I read your sweet post. Madison is blessed to have you as a friend! And you know lemon ANYTHING is right up my alley, so I’ll be making these in the near future. 😉